Horse profile
Royal Blessing (GB)
5yo gelding (at last run, Dec 2017) · Last trainer Peter Fahey · Last owner Madhatters On Tour Syndicate
by Royal Applause (GB) out of Zuleika Dobson (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux)
25 runs · 11 courses · from Oct 2014
As at 14 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 22 Dec 2017 — 3,218 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Dec 2017 · 7th of 13
2 wins · Wolverhampton (AW) & Leicester
Last raced off OR 56
KTB Profile
Royal Blessing (GB) is 2 from 25. Hasn't won since Jan 2017. Last raced off 56, 10lb below the career-high mark.
Based on 25 archived runs · updated 14 Oct 2026
KTB at a glance
OR ↓ 10lb off peak
- 2–25Wins / Runs
- 8%Strike rate
- 5 (20%)Placed
- −19.00£1 level staken=25 at SP
- 0.91Fair A/E n=25 · 0.74 incl. margin
- 66Highest OR
- 49dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating56↓ 10lb off peak
56
49–66
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
Best recent Speed 96
How fast the horse ran, as points against the day-corrected standard time for its course and distance: 100 is the median GB Class 4 handicap winner on that code; one point is 0.1% of the standard time. A, B or C is how much the day's card could tell us, not how good the run was.
Flat
| Going | Runs | Best | Median | Since 14 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 100B | 88 | — |
| Good | 1 | — | — | — |
| Soft | 1 | — | — | — |
| Distance | Runs | Best | Median | Since 14 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 5 | 100B | 83 | — |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2 | 96B | 91.5 | — |
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 7 figures from 7 runs · as at 3 Oct 2026 · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Royal Applause (GB)
Progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 12,434 runs since Jan 2008 (774 horses).
Weakest on heavy going: 3.4% from 323.
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 189 | 18 | 9.5% | +0.9 | — |
| Good to Firm | 2,608 | 218 | 8.4% | −0.2 | 0 from 2 |
| Good | 2,655 | 273 | 10.3% | +1.7 | 1 from 4 |
| Good to Soft | 1,233 | 116 | 9.4% | +0.8 | 0 from 1 |
| Soft | 1,225 | 91 | 7.4% | −1.2 | 0 from 3 |
| Heavy | 323 | 11 | 3.4% | −5.2 | — |
| Standard (AW) | 4,201 | 337 | 8% | −0.6 | 1 from 15 |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6f | 1,484 | 139 | 9.4% | +0.8 | — |
| 6f – 7f | 5,436 | 474 | 8.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 3 |
| 1m – 1m1f | 2,518 | 211 | 8.4% | −0.2 | 2 from 14 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 1,618 | 141 | 8.7% | +0.1 | 0 from 8 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 728 | 54 | 7.4% | −1.2 | — |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 420 | 30 | 7.1% | −1.5 | — |
| 2m5f – 3m | 193 | 13 | 6.7% | −1.9 | — |
| Over 3m | 37 | 2 | 5.4% | −3.2 | — |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 14 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Zuleika Dobson (GB) (Cadeaux Genereux)
8 siblings in the archive, 4 winners — best of them Lightly Squeeze (GB) (7 wins).
The wins came over 7f–2m3f; the highest grade won is Class 2 (Musaddas (GB)).
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightly Squeeze (GB) | 34 | 7 | 1m1½f–2m3f | Class 3 |
| Musaddas (GB) | 16 | 4 | 7f–1m | Class 2 |
| Guarantee (GB) | 11 | 3 | 1m4f–1m6f | Class 2 |
| Midnight Dreamer (GB) | 12 | 1 | 1m2f | — |
| Regal Guest (GB) | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Becharm (GB) | 7 | 0 | — | — |
| Duke Of Dorset (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Bisou (GB) | 2 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (AW) | 15 | 1 | 7% | −12.50 |
| Good | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Soft | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Good to Soft | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 5 | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Class 6 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −0.50 |
| Class 7 | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.50 |
| Dundalk (AW) | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Leicester | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Tipperary | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Curragh | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Bellewstown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Leopardstown (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Chelmsford City (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Lingfield (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m – 1m1f | 14 | 2 | 14% | −8.00 |
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| 6f – 7f | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronan Whelan | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Martin Lane | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Luke Morris | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Kevin Manning | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Liam Keniry | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Adam Kirby | 1 | 1 | 100% | +1.50 |
| Michael Hussey | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Gary Halpin | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Robbie Dolan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Tom Madden | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Emmet McNamara | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Paddy Pilley | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Marc Monaghan | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 13 | 0 | 0% | −13.00 |
| Blinkers | 7 | 1 | 14% | −4.50 |
| Visor | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 25% | −1.50 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | 0% | −11.00 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 | 13% | −4.50 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | Spd | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 17+314d | Dundalk (AW) | Dundalk Stadium Racing Returns Friday 5th January 2018 Handicap (45-65) | 7/13 | nk | 9-5 | 56 | 88B | 66A | Kevin Manning | 25/1 |
| 11 Feb 17+22d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betway Middle Handicap (Div 2) | 7/12 | 4½ | 9-4 | 57 | 87A | 56A | Liam Keniry | 6/4F |
| 20 Jan 17+14d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Betway App Handicap | 1/9 | 9-5 | 49 | 96B | 82A | Adam Kirby | 6/4F | |
| 06 Jan 17+72d | Dundalk (AW) | Marshes Shopping Centre Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) | 3/14 | ½ | 8-12 | 49 | 100B | 72A | Michael Hussey | 20/1 |
| 26 Oct 16+16d | Dundalk (AW) | Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) | 11/14 | 1¾ | 9-4 | 54 | 80B | 57A | Ronan Whelan | 12/1 |
| 10 Oct 16+18d | Curragh (IRE) | Curragh Racecourse Finale Of 2016 Handicap | 23/26 | 4 | 8-10 | 55 | 83C | 42C | Gary Halpin | 7/1 |
| 22 Sep 16+29d | Curragh | Order Of Malta Handicap (45-70) (Div 1) | 3/15 | 3¼ | 9-0 | 55 | 80C | 74A | Ronan Whelan | 7/1 |
| 24 Aug 16+8d | Bellewstown | Lougher Stables Handicap (45-70) | 10/16 | ½ | 9-0 | 56 | — | 63A | Ronan Whelan | 10/1 |
| 16 Aug 16+12d | Tipperary | Follow Tipperaryraces On Facebook Handicap (45-65) | 6/16 | ½ | 9-6 | 57 | — | 78A | Ronan Whelan | 7/1 |
| 04 Aug 16+35d | Leopardstown (IRE) | Strypes Apprentice Handicap | 5/19 | 1½ | 9-0 | 58 | — | 73A | Robbie Dolan | 11/1 |
| 30 Jun 16+25d | Tipperary | Buy Online At Tipperaryraces.ie Handicap (45-75) | 5/8 | 2½ | 8-13 | 59 | — | 59A | Ronan Whelan | 8/1 |
| 05 Jun 16+86d | Listowel | St. John's Literary Centre Handicap (45-65) | 3/14 | 1¼ | 9-8 | 58 | — | 77A | Ronan Whelan | 12/1 |
| 11 Mar 16+21d | Dundalk (AW) | Bassie's Bistro Collon Apprentice Handicap (47-65) | 7/14 | 2 | 9-9 | 60 | — | 68A | Tom Madden | 14/1 |
| 19 Feb 16+28d | Dundalk (AW) | Weatherbys Printing Handicap (47-65) | 12/13 | nk | 9-12 | 62 | — | 59A | Emmet McNamara | 14/1 |
| 22 Jan 16+101d | Dundalk (AW) | Jolly January Dining Handicap (47-65) (Div 1) | 6/14 | 1¾ | 9-12 | 62 | — | 73A | Ronan Whelan | 16/1 |
| 13 Oct 15+18d | Leicester | Stewards Handicap (Div 2) | 6/10 | nk | 8-8 | 64 | — | 58A | Stevie Donohoe | 25/1 |
| 25 Sep 15+20d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Bet On The Ladbrokes App Handicap | 5/11 | 4½ | 8-11 | 65 | — | 62A | Stevie Donohoe | 25/1 |
| 05 Sep 15+18d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Tican At The Races Apprentice Handicap | 10/12 | nse | 9-1 | 65 | — | 59A | Paddy Pilley | 6/1 |
| 18 Aug 15+27d | Chelmsford City (AW) | Play scoop6soccer At totesport.com Handicap | 4/11 | hd | 9-5 | 65 | — | 71A | Marc Monaghan | 11/1 |
| 22 Jul 15+20d | Leicester | Medbourne Selling Stakes | 1/7 | 8-10 | 60 | — | 73A | Jamie Spencer | 5/2F | |
| 02 Jul 15+9d | Lingfield (AW) | Pmw Communications Handicap | 9/13 | ¾ | 8-13 | 66 | — | 54A | Martin Lane | 50/1 |
| 23 Jun 15+20d | Leicester | Skeffington Handicap | 6/8 | 8 | 9-3 | 66 | — | 45C | Martin Lane | 12/1 |
| 03 Jun 15+186d | Wolverhampton (AW) | Find Us On Facebook Wolverhampton Racecourse Maiden Stakes | 8/11 | ½ | 9-3 | — | — | 66A | Martin Lane | 66/1 |
| 29 Nov 14+49d | Wolverhampton (AW) | 32Red Maiden Stakes | 8/12 | ¾ | 9-5 | — | — | 63A | Luke Morris | 40/1 |
| 11 Oct 14 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Ladbrokes EBF Stallions Maiden Stakes (Div 1) | 5/10 | 4 | 9-5 | — | — | 47C | Luke Morris | 10/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Royal Blessing (GB) won?
- Royal Blessing (GB) won 2 of 25 archived starts between 2014 and 2017, a strike rate of 8%. Placed 5 times in total (20% of starts).
- Who trained Royal Blessing (GB)?
- Royal Blessing (GB) was trained by Peter Fahey on the most recent run on record, at Dundalk (AW) on 22 December 2017.
- Who is Royal Blessing (GB)'s sire?
- Royal Blessing (GB) is by Royal Applause (GB) out of Zuleika Dobson (GB), whose sire is Cadeaux Genereux.
- What going does Royal Blessing (GB) prefer?
- Royal Blessing (GB) has the best record on good going: 1 win from 4 starts (25%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Royal Blessing (GB)'s official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 56, from the run on 22 December 2017. The highest on record is 66.
- What is Royal Blessing (GB)'s sire's record?
- Royal Applause (GB)'s progeny in our archive have won 8.6% of 12,434 runs since Jan 2008 (774 horses), Flat and jumps together. Weakest on heavy going: 3.4% from 323.
- Who are Royal Blessing (GB)'s siblings?
- Out of Zuleika Dobson (GB), Royal Blessing (GB) has 8 other produce in our archive, 4 of them winners. Most wins: Lightly Squeeze (GB) (7). Highest grade won: Class 2 (Musaddas (GB)). The wins came over 7f–2m3f. As at Oct 2026.